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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.22, 614.52 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.22, 614.52 and 265.50 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.22 : 614.52 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.22/614.52 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.22x = 614.52 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.22x = 163,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,155.06/410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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